1005 Bukit Timah Road

Former Bukit Timah Railway Station Staff Quarters

About

Located around the midway point of the 24km-long Rail Corridor and well-loved for its idyllic natural setting and iconic railway heritage landmarks, the new 4.3-hectare node comprises two sensitively-restored conserved buildings—the Railway Station and Railway Staff Quarters—as well as the surrounding compound with newly-added amenities, gardens and lawns.

The Building

Across the train tracks from the Railway Station building is the conserved Railway Staff Quarters, a former staff housing block which has been repurposed into a café with a rustic, relaxed ambience.

The Legacy

When the café opens to public from early July 2022, visitors will be able to enjoy a selection of local and fusion fare while immersing themselves in the history and heritage of the site.

Like the Railway Station building, URA has restored key architectural elements and also added ramps to make the buildings more accessible, as houses in the past were typically raised a foot above ground to prevent flooding during heavy rain.

Guidelines and Procedures

All proposed works will need to comply with the Conservation Guidelines and the Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG). Conservation Permission is required before all additions & alteration works and operations of new use can begin.

Residential Fronts are characterised by timber casement windows flanking a double-leafed timber door. All buildings with residential front which is existing and/or identified in the 'Specific Restoration Guidelines', regardless of land use zoning, shall be retained and restored.

• Any proposed additions and alterations to this conserved building are subject to evaluation. Please submit your proposal for URA's review.

• Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG)

• Submission Process for Works

Explore Street View

The building can be found at this street.

Awards

URA Architectural Heritage Awards (Award for Conservation: Distinction)
2024

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